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Hidden Valley Lake

California · 3,777 residents · 9.82 sq mi
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Hidden Valley Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,262. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 1990. Median home value is $149,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,777
+85%since 1990
from 2,045 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
385 / sq mi
+85%since 1990
from 208 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.1
+12%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K7K1990201020202024Hidden Valley Lake
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,262
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,729 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,526
+19%since 1990
from $16,381 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $130,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$982
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $673 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
16.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−3%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,916)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(105)
Asian1.9%(39)
Diversity Score25.2%(515)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(3,341)
Black0.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(255)
Asian0.7%(28)
Diversity Score19.6%(742)
Diversity Score
20
−22%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 90.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
+18%since 1990
from 34.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hidden Valley Lake, California?

Hidden Valley Lake, California has about 3,777 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hidden Valley Lake, California?

The typical household in Hidden Valley Lake, California earns about $48,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hidden Valley Lake, California expensive?

In Hidden Valley Lake, California, the median home is worth about $149,500, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.

How educated are people in Hidden Valley Lake, California?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hidden Valley Lake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hidden Valley Lake, California?

About 7.6% of people in Hidden Valley Lake, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hidden Valley Lake, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Hidden Valley Lake, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,732 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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